of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · documented from the public record
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Henry Mcdowell b. 1811
Henry Mcdowell⚭ Margaret Hayden
childrenSarah E. McDowell · Arthur McDowell
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History of Johnson County, Iowa, containing a history of the county.
Born June 7, 1811, in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Moved to Ashland County, Ohio, in 1820.
Married June 15, 1837, to Margaret Hayden of Ashland County, Ohio.
Came to Johnson County, Iowa, settling in Big Grove township October 1842 on section 26.
Wife died spring of 1882.
He then lived with his only son Arthur.
Father of the county auditor Arthur McDowell.
Elected member of the county board of commissioners August 1847, served three years.
Held township clerk and trustee offices alternately for sixteen years.
Republican.
Surname spelled 'Medowell' in OCR.
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